At a glance
The Proto2 is a noticeably lighter, spec-heavy elite stick with well-documented materials and a strong reputation, while the Pro Blackout is way more affordable at roughly half the price and offers a hybrid kick point that the Proto2 simply does not. The trade-off is basically proven specs and brand confidence versus significant savings and a more versatile kick point.
The numbers
Pick the Bauer Proto2
Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite)
Bauer
Proto2
HockeyStickMan
Pro Blackout Custom (Extra Lite)
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